Description of the Tree: The tree can reach up to 85-100 feet (25-30m.), with a trunk diameter from 60-100cm. (25-40 inches)

Occurrence: Brazil - BA, ES/MG/SP, GO, PR/SC/RS
                 Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay

Characteristics of the Wood: This is a fairly heavy hardwood, long lasting and easy to work with the bright texture, yellow reddish color, with straight grain.

Natural Durability: Moderately resistant to attacks of fungus and low resistance to attack of cupid.

Treat ability: difficult.

Finishing: good Gluing: easy

Uses: It is used in general carpentry, for handles, barrels, doors and windows, and lathe-turned products. It is used as well for general construction such as beams, battens, rafters, parquet, blocks and flooring. For external use, garapa is used as posts, fence post, cross-ties, bridge beams and pillars, packaging, decorations.